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Summary of Tropical Activity in the Atlantic for June
So far three named storms in the Atlantic, including one in April and two in June. Continue reading
Showers and Storms Forming Over Northwest Alabama
Storms are firing over Northwest Alabama along the southern flank of an upper level disturbance that is passing through Middle Tennessee. Continue reading
Remembering the Wackiest Braves Game Ever
When the fireworks finally started after the Braves game on July 4, 1985, it was July 5th. Several rain delays and a six hour, nineteen inning game were the culprits in the 4 a.m. fireworks show. Continue reading
Fireworks Forecast Update: 8 p.m.
The showers across Central Alabama are all gone and tonight’s fireworks will go off with out a hitch! Continue reading
Watching for Don
We may see a tropical depression or tropical storm develop in the next 24 hours from the disturbance over the Central Atlantic. If it reaches tropical storm status, it will be named Don. Continue reading
Strong Storms Affecting Lamar, Marion and Fayette Counties
A passing disturbance is trigger showers and storms over Northwest Alabama. Other storms could form further south this afternoon, but the day won’t be a washout. Continue reading
2 pm Radar Update: Showers/Storms NW Alabama, Eastern Mississippi
Two clusters of showers right now over Northwest Alabama and eastern Mississippi. They are growing and will bring lightning, downpours and gusty winds to parts of the area. Continue reading
Sunday Late Morning Update; Eye on the Tropics
Forecast is on track for this afternoon through the fireworks on the Fourth. A couple of rounds of showers/storms in there, but no washouts for your holiday activities. Continue reading
Happy Asteroid Day!
Today is Asteroid Day, in honor of the anniversary of the largest asteroid impact in Earth’s recent history – an event that took place in 1908 over Russia, known as the Tunguska explosion. Continue reading
Heavy Rain, Storms Across Parts of Central Alabama
Heavy rain this morning combined with the rainfall from yesterday in parts of the Birmingham Metro area have raised flooding concerns this morning. Take it easy if you are going to be out and about. Continue reading
